Samsung Galaxy M55
Samsung
PKR 99,999
82/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy M55 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy M55 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 99,999 against PKR 169,999.
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Samsung
PKR 169,999
71/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSamsung Galaxy M55 takes it by 11.4 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Samsung Galaxy M55 costs PKR 70,000 less.
- Samsung Galaxy M55 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- Samsung Galaxy M55 charges 20W faster.
- Samsung Galaxy M55 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy M55 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M55 | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 99,999 Cheaper | PKR 169,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | April 8, 2024 | January 14, 2021 |
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm | 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 169 g Better |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7-inch Better | 6.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels(~385 PPI | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz up to 1000 nits | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz HDR10+ |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm) | Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core Up to 2.9 GHz on Exynos version |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G78 MP14 / Adreno 660, depending on chipset |
| Operating system | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 11, One UI 3.1 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB Better | 8GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB LPDDR5 |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC Slot (Memory Card Support Up to 1TB) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.8 Wide + 8MP f/2.2 Ultrawide + 2MP f/2.4 Macro, PDAF, OIS, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | 12MP + 64MP + 12MP, OIS, PDAF, 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom, up to 30x Space Zoom Better |
| Selfie camera | 50MP f/2.4 Wide, HDR Better | 10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps; OIS + VDIS; Slow Motion 240fps@HD | Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W Wired, Super Fast Charging 2.0 Better | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby, Hybrid SIM slot (SIM 2 / microSD) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-band, Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?
Samsung Galaxy M55 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy M55 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy M55 is listed at PKR 99,999 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G at PKR 169,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M55 cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?
Samsung Galaxy M55 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy M55 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?
Samsung Galaxy M55 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M55 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G a 4000 mAh cell, with 45W and 25W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M55 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?
Samsung Galaxy M55 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M55 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm) while Samsung Galaxy S21 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market.
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